Subspecialty training in Reproductive Medicine (RM), including the curriculum and assessments
In this section
This is the Definitive Document for the Reproductive Medicine curriculum 2019 approved by the GMC, which contains full details of the Reproductive Medicine curriculum. Please use this document as a reference point.
Capabilities in Practice (CiP)
The Reproductive Medicine curriculum is divided into 5 Capabilities in Practice (CiP).
Please see the Matrix of progression page for training matrix documents for both ST6-7 who have switched to the 2019 core curriculum, and ST6-7 who are staying on the pre-2019 core curriculum.
Reproductive Medicine matrices (COVID-19 version)
The COVID-19 version of the matrices have been developed to accommodate the temporary derogation approved by the GMC due to the pandemic.
Following engagement with the Statutory Education Bodies and wider system, the GMC has approved the removal of the temporary derogation and this should take into effect from August 2022.
- RM matrix for pre-CCT SST trainees on pre-2019 core curriculum (COVID-19) (PDF)
- RM matrix for pre-CCT SST trainees on 2019 core curriculum, post CCT and overseas trainees (COVID-19) (PDF)
Subspecialty Curriculum guidance
See our Subspecialty guidance document. developed to support the new Reproductive Medicine subspecialty curriculum.
Cross specialty guidance
In order to achieve CCT at the end of subspecialty training, pre-CCT trainees following the new 2019 core curriculum are required to provide evidence for the cross specialty Capabilities in Practice (CiPs). See our Subspecialty guidance document, developed on how evidence for the cross specialty CiPs can be achieved.
OSATS
In line with the previous curriculum, only the following require 3 OSATs evidencing competent independent practice for this Reproductive Medicine subspecialty:
- Hysteroscopic surgery
- Laparoscopic adhesiolysis
- Laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis
- Laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy
- Laparoscopic salpingectomy
- Laparoscopic salpingostomy
- Myomectomy
However, it is recommended that the other specific procedural skills listed in the procedure table in the curriculum which also require Level 5 sign-off should also ideally be evidenced by at least 3 competent OSATs where possible before sign-off. You have to be competent in the below:
- Hysteroscopic surgery
- Laparoscopic adhesiolysis
- Laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis
- Laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy
- Laparoscopic salpingectomy
- Laparoscopic salpingostomy
- Myomectomy
Find out more
If you need any help or advice, email the Advanced Training Coordinator at subspecialtytraining@rcog.org.uk or call +44 20 7045 6789.